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P597 JRP

1996 Proton Persona Compact Lsi

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

112,729 mi
Last recorded112,729 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Proton Persona Compact Lsi72,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP597 JRP
MakeProton
ModelPersona Compact Lsi
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2007 112,729 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 112,725 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Air cleaner missing

Front brake pads low

Front tyres getting low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside rearfoglamp lens missing & not working

Fail 11 Jun 2007 112,690 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 97,214 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 97,213 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Proton Persona Compact Lsi?

Based on 1,753 MOT tests across 353 vehicles.

65.7%
Pass Rate
6,085
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
353
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 166
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 150
Brake pipe excessively corroded 121
Stop lamp not working 88
position lamp(s) not working 84
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P597 JRP is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Lsi in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1996 Proton Persona Compact Lsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 72,790 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Proton Persona Compact Lsi fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P597 JRP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Persona Compact Lsi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Proton Persona Compact Lsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P597 JRP registered?

P597 JRP is a 1996 Proton Persona Compact Lsi, first registered on 24 October 1996.

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